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The "blood moon" lunar eclipse early today. The Associated Press

DID YOU SEE IT? ‘Blood moon’ lunar eclipse highlights Peninsula sky early today

By Peninsula Daily News staff and news services EARLY MORNING SKYWATCHERS across the North Olympic Peninsula were treated to a stunning lunar eclipse, though clouds… Continue reading

The "blood moon" lunar eclipse early today. The Associated Press
Visitors to the Space Needle in Seattle interact with a large touch-screen photo display wall that lets visitors see historical photos as well as photos shared by other visitors. — Photo by Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press

Really high high-tech at the Space Needle with touchscreens, ‘selfies’ [**Gallery**]

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press SEATTLE — Visitors to Seattle's Space Needle are treated to a gorgeous view of this waterfront city when… Continue reading

Visitors to the Space Needle in Seattle interact with a large touch-screen photo display wall that lets visitors see historical photos as well as photos shared by other visitors. — Photo by Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press

Washington state teachers pay most of education suit’s costs

SEATTLE — Public school teachers paid most of the bill for the education lawsuit that is forcing the state Legislature to put billions more into… Continue reading

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What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula today? See today’s PDN front page

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12 October 1492 – Christopher Columbus discovers The Americas for Spain

2nd UPDATE — Seattle will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day . . . on Columbus Day

By PHUONG LE The Associated Press SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council has voted to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day in the city on the same… Continue reading

12 October 1492 – Christopher Columbus discovers The Americas for Spain
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Good Tuesday morning! What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula today? See today’s PDN front page — (and check out that wild corn maze!)

WHEN YOU GET home delivery of the Peninsula Daily News, the digital comes free. Subscribers to the print PDN (Sunday through Friday or Friday/Sunday only)… Continue reading

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NEWS BRIEFS — Run-a-Mutt slated . . . and other news in brief

Peninsula Daily News and news sources Run-a-Mutt slated PORT ANGELES — A Run-a-Mutt Canine Fun Run is slated for Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Clallam… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson scrambles during Monday night's game against the Washington Redskins in Landover

Run, Russell, Run: Seahawks pretty good even when mistake-prone

By Joseph White The Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. — All Robert Griffin III did was throw some passes to another injured player on the sideline… Continue reading

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson scrambles during Monday night's game against the Washington Redskins in Landover
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx

Sen. Murray takes ferry ride as she presses for federal money for ferry system

By MARTHA BELLISLE The Associated Press SEATTLE — Sen. Patty Murray took U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on a ferry ride Monday in the hopes… Continue reading

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx

State health exchange still has computer woes

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press SEATTLE — As Washington’s health care exchange prepares for its second open enrollment period, officials were still trying… Continue reading

In this photo provided by Port Angeles School District

Twin sisters honored as Students of Month

PORT ANGELES — Two Hamilton Elementary School students — twin sisters Eden and Reagan Critchfield — were honored at a recent School Board meeting as… Continue reading

In this photo provided by Port Angeles School District
Kenneth Scott "Tiny" Johnson

UPDATED — Sex offender sought by Clallam County Sherff’s Office for failure to register

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Sheriff's Office is seeking Kenneth Scott “Tiny” Johnson Jr. on a probable-cause warrant for failure to register as a… Continue reading

Kenneth Scott "Tiny" Johnson

Women’s group seeks scholarship applications

Peninsula Daily News PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend PEO Chapter IZ is accepting applications for its annual Scholar Award. The award is a onetime… Continue reading

Photo by Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News

Krazy, krazy, krazy: Kinetic sculptures race in all types of elements in Port Townsend [**Gallery**]

PORT TOWNSEND — The kraziness that is the Kinetic Sculpture Race reared its head again Sunday as scores watched and laughed. Steve Mullensky of Quality… Continue reading

Photo by Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News
This photo from Oregon State University shows a soda-bottle-like transponder.

Message in a bottle: Tsunami debris-tracking transponders from Japan might wash ashore on Peninsula

Peninsula Daily News and news services LAPUSH — Anglers and beachgoers along the Pacific coast are being asked to watch for electronic devices from Japan… Continue reading

This photo from Oregon State University shows a soda-bottle-like transponder.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx

Sen. Murray takes ferry ride as she presses for federal money for ferry system

By MARTHA BELLISLE The Associated Press SEATTLE — Sen. Patty Murray took U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on a ferry ride Monday in the hopes… Continue reading

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx

State health exchange still has computer woes

By Donna Gordon Blankinship The Associated Press SEATTLE — As Washington’s health care exchange prepares for its second open enrollment period, officials were still trying… Continue reading

12 October 1492 – Christopher Columbus discovers The Americas for Spain

UPDATED — Seattle will now observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day . . . on Columbus Day

By PHUONG LE The Associated Press SEATTLE — Seattle will now observe Indigenous Peoples' Day on Columbus Day in the city. A resolution that passed… Continue reading

12 October 1492 – Christopher Columbus discovers The Americas for Spain
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What’s happening on the North Olympic Peninsula today? Check out today’s PDN front page

WHEN YOU GET home delivery of the Peninsula Daily News, the digital comes free. Subscribers to the print PDN (Sunday through Friday or Friday/Sunday only)… Continue reading

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Attendance soars in August at Olympic National Park

Peninsula Daily News and news services PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park released attendance figures last week: ■ August 2014: 1,072,378 ■ August 2013: 855,663… Continue reading